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Quote Originally Posted by fanjohn View Post
At Station Casinos in Las Vegas, Pacquiao opened as an 8 to 5 favorite to defeat Mayweather.
You are misinterpreting the odds that is the payout.

PAC @ +160 (8/5)
PBF @ -160 (5/

means Floyd is the favorite.
Is that so? The USA Today article clearly mentioned Pacquiao as an 8-5 favorite over Mayweather.

"Pacquiao, coming off his dominating win over Miguel Cotto, opened as an 8-5 favorite at sports books operated by Station Casinos"

Source link: Fight not made, but betting line is - USATODAY.com
That's a horrible opening line. That probably explains this
Station Casinos Loss Balloons On Bankruptcy Effects; Rev Down - WSJ.com